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Description: | Drawing instruments belonging to Arctic explorer, Admiral Sir George Back (1796-1878) presented to him by Princess, later Queen Victoria. Tortoiseshell instrument case, silver mounted, fastened with two swivelling hooks. Lined with red velvet. Contains dividers, ruling pen and ruler. On a silver plate on the lid 'Capt. Back RN 24th Novre 32, Victoria'. | Publisher: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/page/7d7ded6fb50d6031e2884961a200be58.html | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Creator: | Dixey, G & C | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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